Breakadawn cover

Breakadawn

De La Soul · 1993

18 min · 7 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A smooth blend of jazz-infused beats and playful lyrical storytelling that captures the essence of early '90s hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful lyrical storytelling moments
  • short bursts of creativity
  • smooth transitions between tracks
  • engaging for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Breakadawn' came as De La Soul's third single from their influential album 'Buhloone Mindstate', marking a period of artistic maturation. At this point, they had solidified their reputation within the alternative hip-hop scene after their celebrated debut album '3 Feet High and Rising'.
Stylistic neighbors
A Tribe Called Quest· The Roots· J Dilla

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Breakadawn (vocal version) 4:15
  • 2 Stickabush 1:11
  • 3 En Focus (vocal version) 3:17
  • 4 The Dawn Brings Smoke 2:10
  • 5 Hsubakcits 0:15
  • 6 En Focus (instrumental) 3:15
  • 7 Breakadawn (instrumental) 4:14

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